David Brin and Gregory Benford come together again to issue a new edition of their bold collaboration about our near human future in space, planting our boots . . . and staking our destiny . . . on becoming the People of the Comet. Prescient and scientifically accurate, Heart of the Comet is known as one of the great "Hard SF" novels of the 1980s. First published in 1986, it tells the story of an ambitious manned mission to visit Halley's Comet and alter its orbit, to mine it for resources. But all too soon, native cells- that might once have brought life to Earth-begin colonizing the colonists. As factions battle over the comet's future . . . and that of Earth . . . only love, courage and ingenuity can avert disaster, and possibly spark a new human destiny. Tremendously imaginative . . . a breathtaking effort from two of science fiction's brightest stars. - The San Diego Union
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By 1mansidea
Format:Paperback
i love this book!
although the technological ideas are may be a bit out of date the story and the characters are great. One of those novels that your sad when its done. Definite recommend
although the technological ideas are may be a bit out of date the story and the characters are great. One of those novels that your sad when its done. Definite recommend
By MJCIV
Format:Library Binding
I enjoyed this book a great deal. I was fascinated by how the authors created such tension and drama around little things, like molds and bacterias. Also, it was refreshing to see a "new" trajectory for the development of humanity in a sci-fi novel: cometary man. Good stuff!
Format:Library Binding
Ah, this was such a satisfying novel. It follows three primary characters over a century as they are part of the effort to study Halley's comet. They discover a primitive life-form which attatches itself to the humans in a symbiotic relationship and eventually causes them to be an imagined threat to Earth.
The theme of genetically enhanced humans (Percells) and the rivalry between them and the normal humans is explored. Some consider this an overworked theme, but the authors here approach it from a logical perspective.
This is a good read and quite recommended for science-fiction readers.
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Awesome Hard Science
I enjoyed this book immensely! The perfect balance of exploring scientific concepts and telling a riveting story. Read more
Published on Sep 20 2002 by Eric Callman
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Captivating
I'm from the Heinlein, Colin Wilson, Lovecraft wing of SF, but I really enjoyed this book. It would make a great movie.
Published on Jun 19 2002
2.0 out of 5 stars
didn't work for me
to be fair, i have about 100 pages left at the time i an writing this. i bought this book because of the high recommendations here on amazon. Read more
Published on April 28 2002 by J. Blattman
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hope for the comet
I just finished this book and anyone who enjoys hard s/f would probably enjoy this book. My main reason for a review is to request that the authors consider a sequel as I have... Read more
Published on Feb 15 2002 by DAVID PESHECK
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best sf books I've ever read
Very very cool stuff with amazing depth. Guys...can you revisit for a sequel?
Published on Mar 8 2001 by H. J. Spivack
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One of the best sf books I've ever read
Very very cool stuff with amazing depth. Guys...can you revisit for a sequel?
Published on Mar 8 2001 by H. J. Spivack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Impossible to put down. Thought provoking and touching at the same time.
Published on Nov 4 2000 by JJ Kempiners
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great example of "hard" sci-fi
My dad, who got me started on sci-fi as a kid, recently complained that too much of today's sci-fi is more fantasy than science. Read more
Published on Sep 27 2000 by "deblock"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid work from two greats
Separate these two guys are awesome and if you haven't tried anything by them yet (Benford's Timescape and Galactic Center series and Brin's Uplift series) you owe it to yourself... Read more
Published on Mar 20 2000 by Michael Battaglia
2.0 out of 5 stars
ok story, but too long and contains questionable science
I would have enjoyed this a lot more if it had been half the length. The characters are all defined by their nationalities and scientific specializations and not much else. Read more
Published on Feb 2 2000 by Benjamin Crowell
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